Purchasing Pet Drugs Online
April 2, 2011
Purchasing Pet Drugs Online: Buyer Beware
Discount pet drugs— no prescription required” may appeal to pet owners surfing the Web, but FDA experts say it can be risky to buy drugs online from sites that tout this message
and others like it.
Some of the Internet sites that sell pet drugs represent legitimate, reputable pharmacies, says Martine Hartogensis, D.V.M., deputy director of the Office of Surveillance and Compliance in FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM). But others are fronts for unscrupulous businesses operating against the law.
FDA has found companies that sell unapproved pet drugs and counterfeit pet products, make fraudulent claims, dispense prescription drugs without requiring a prescription, and sell expired drugs.
Pet owners who purchase drugs from these companies may think they are saving money, says Hartogensis, but in reality, they may be short-changing their pet’s health and putting its life at risk.
CVM regulates the manufacture and distribution of animal drugs, while individual state pharmacy boards regulate the dispensing of prescription veterinary products.
When ordering online:
- Order from a Web site that belongs to a Vet-VIPPS accredited pharmacy.
- Mail the prescription provided by your veterinarian to the pharmacy after your pet receives a physical examination.
- Order from an outsourced prescription management service that your veterinarian uses.
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) adhere to the highest quality of standards, which help ensure the best care for your pet.
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